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Jacob Bethell

Also known as: Bethell · Bethel

Jacob Bethell — England batter who scored 105 in T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India and took four for 11 against Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up.

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India face New Zealand in T20 World Cup final Sunday

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India play defending their T20 World Cup title against New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad, seeking to become the first team to win the trophy three times and the first to lift it on home soil. New Zealand reached the final by defeating South Africa in the semi-final and face an India team burdened by the expectations of 1.4 billion fans.

8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. India face New Zealand in T20 World Cup final Sunday

    India play defending their T20 World Cup title against New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad, seeking to become the first team to win the trophy three times and the first to lift it on home soil. New Zealand reached the final by defeating South Africa in the semi-final and face an India team burdened by the expectations of 1.4 billion fans.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 March

  1. India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final

    India defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, with Sanju Samson's 89 helping India post 253-7, while Jacob Bethell's 105 brought England close to a record chase at 246-7. India will face New Zealand in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 February

  1. Ahmed and Jacks lead England's thrilling T20 victory over New Zealand

    Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a four-wicket T20 World Cup win over New Zealand in Colombo, keeping Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive. England chased down New Zealand's 159-6 total, reaching 161-6 with three balls to spare.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Harry Brook scores maiden T20 century; England reaches World Cup semi-finals

    England captain Harry Brook scored exactly 100 off 51 deliveries to lead his team to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, securing England's place in the semi-finals. Brook's century was the second fastest in T20 World Cup history and the first by a team captain.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 February

  1. England beats Scotland at T20 World Cup in Kolkata

    Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 guided England to a five-wicket victory over Scotland, scoring 155-5 in pursuit of Scotland's 152. England must now beat Italy on Monday to secure a Super Eights berth.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. West Indies beat England by 30 runs in T20 World Cup

    West Indies defeated England in their T20 World Cup match in Mumbai, with left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie taking 3-33 to dismantle England's middle order. The West Indies scored 196-6 led by Sherfane Rutherford's unbeaten 76, while England managed 166 all out, and the victory puts West Indies in pole position to qualify for the Super Eights.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 February

  1. England narrowly beats Nepal in T20 World Cup thriller

    England scraped past Nepal by four runs in a last-ball finish at the T20 World Cup in Mumbai, with Nepal falling short at 180–6 while chasing 185. Nepal's brave performance nearly produced one of cricket's biggest upsets, with their batsmen taking advantage of England's loose bowling before Sam Curran held his nerve in the final over.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 February

  1. ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group C features England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy

    Group C of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup includes two-time champions England and West Indies, alongside Scotland, Nepal, and Italy, who will make their tournament debut. Scotland kicks off proceedings against the West Indies in Kolkata on the opening day.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 February

  1. England completes T20 series sweep over Sri Lanka with spin display

    Jacob Bethell's career-best four for 11 helped England sweep Sri Lanka 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up series, with England's spinners dominating as they defended 128 for nine to win by 12 runs. England head to the T20 World Cup in India with momentum, while Sri Lanka face questions about their vulnerability to spin bowling.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Sri Lanka defeats England by 19 runs in opening ODI

    Sri Lanka's spinners delivered a match-winning performance to secure a 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo. England chased 272 but fell short at 252, with Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka praising his spinners' ability to take control once the ball began turning after the 30th over.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

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